Examinations at the Incorporated Law Society: Easter Term, 1873: At the examination of candidates for admission on the Roll of Attorneys and Solicitors of the Superior Courts, the examiners recommended the following gentlemen, under the age of 26, as being entitled to honorary distinctions: 1, William Blyth, who served his clerkship to Mr. Abel Tillett, of Norwich; and Mr. William Hawthorne Lydall, of London; 2. Richard Alfred Pinsent, who served his clerkship to Messrs. James and Oerton, of Birmingham, and Messrs. Church and Clarke, of London. 3. Etc.
… (also) … At the final examination in Easter term of candidates for admission to the roll of attorneys and solicitor of the superior courts, the examiners recommended the following gentlemen, under the age of 26 as being entitled to honorary distinction: – William Blyth, Alfred Pinsent, John Long, and Charles Edward Hatten. The council of the Incorporated Law Society have accordingly awarded the following prizes of books: To Mr. Blyth, the prize of the Honourable Society of Clifford’s Inn; to Mr. Pinsent, Mr. Long, and Mr. Hatten, prizes of the Incorporated Law Society.
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Referenced
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948